Early Stage 1 / Kindergarten excursions
Our Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) excursions provide hands-on learning in the natural environment. Delivered by qualified NSW Department of Education teachers, programs are aligned to the HSIE and Science and Technology syllabuses.
At Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, Aboriginal perspectives are embedded across all programs. While Aboriginal Culture may not always be the primary focus, we incorporate meaningful cultural learning opportunities that help students develop an understanding of Country, culture and community.
Selected programs also include authentic, place-based learning led by a Cultural Educator or Aboriginal Education Teacher through shared knowledge, stories and hands-on experiences.
HSIE
People have lived in the past – Doris’ dilemma
Doris’ Dilemma is an engaging excursion for Early Stage 1 students that follows a young Dharug girl living in late-1800s Sackville North, where students explore images and historical objects to discover how daily life has changed over time.
HSIE History - new syllabus program
Aboriginal Culture
People are connected to places - Eddy the Dharug boy
This engaging Early Stage 1 Geography excursion uses the story of Eddy the Dharug Boy to help students explore natural features of land, water and sky Country around Brewongle. They learn to understand how Aboriginal Peoples connect to the features of Country or Place in a variety of ways.
HSIE Geography and Aboriginal Culture - new syllabus program
Science and Technology
Observations and questions spark curiosity - Feathers, fur and scales
This engaging Early Stage 1 excursion takes students on a bush adventure where they explore Aboriginal culture and science through hands-on investigations, helping Maddy remember his totem, animal and lore.
Science and Technology - new syllabus program
Observations and questions spark curiosity - A day in the life of a Dharug kid
In this engaging Early Stage 1 excursion, students explore the importance of nature to the Dharug people, while deepening students’ understanding of local Dharug culture and Country.
Science and Technology - new syllabus program
Living world - A day in the life of a Dharug kid
This engaging Early Stage 1 excursion uses scientific inquiry to help students explore the importance of nature in the lives of the Dharug people while supporting both content strands of the Living World unit and deepening understanding of local Dharug culture and Country.
Science and Technology - this program will be phased out by the end of 2026